Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction is a long process that takes time, perseverance, and a willingness to change. If you’re in recovery, you’ve already undertaken one of the biggest steps, admitting you have a problem and seeking out help. If so, then you’re well on your way towards a better and happier life. […]
View Full PostRecovering from an addiction is a long process that requires personal changes and sacrifices to help you get to a mental state where you can stay clean or sober. However, while a good rehab facility can give you the tools to fight cravings, manage triggers, and stay away from drugs or alcohol, their long-term success […]
View Full PostRecovering from an addiction is a long and difficult process that relies on personal motivation, appropriate medical care, and dedication. Nutrition is an element that is often stressed as part of that medical care and therapy, but without knowing the importance of proper nutrition in recovery, you have no way to prioritize it in your […]
View Full PostRecovering from an addiction is a long and ongoing process that is often personal and different for each recovering addict. While this is true, many people benefit from the same activities, and you may be considering, or even be encouraged, to participate in volunteer programs during your recovery. While it may seem strange to volunteer […]
View Full PostRecovering from a substance use disorder isn’t easy. In addition to going through physical withdrawal, you will experience symptoms including anxiety, stress, and depression, stemming from sources including changing chemicals in your body, malnutrition, a demanding schedule, and the stress of resisting cravings and staying clean or sober. Unfortunately, stress is one of the most […]
View Full PostSleep. It’s the one thing we do for hours every day, hopefully without interruption. The Centers for Disease Control states that adults need approximately seven to eight hours of sleep each day. This amount varies from person to person, but it is impossible to skip sleep or function on a lack of sleep for very […]
View Full PostGoing through withdrawal might seem like the hardest part of recovering from an addiction at the time, but after the fact, you still have to manage months and years of cravings and addiction triggers that could cause a relapse. This is often exacerbated over the holidays, when traditions of dancing, drinking, and having a good […]
View Full PostWith Christmas right around the corner, there are so many parties and get-togethers, and all of them seem to center around alcohol. As an alcoholic in recovery, what is supposed to be the happiest time of the year is the most challenging for me. However, I have learned over my years of sobriety that I […]
View Full PostBreakups are hard, whether you’re moving out of a long term relationship or breaking up with someone whom you were briefly intimate with, the loss can be devastating. Most of us form connections quickly, and their loss can cause pain, stress, and emotional trauma. For recovering addicts, this presents another problem, because those emotions are […]
View Full PostWritten by Ivy Chase Sober Living homes are a great tool to use when building a foundation for your long term recovery and to help with learning to rebuild a higher quality of life after active addiction. A good sober living home will help the individual by providing structure and safety. In the process of […]
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